Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hurstbourne Priors events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hurstbourne Priors and across Hampshire.
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hurstbourne Priors
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hurstbourne Priors
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Whether it’s evening food for day and evening guests and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hurstbourne Priors, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Getting married in Hurstbourne Priors?
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hurstbourne Priors and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hurstbourne Priors to Southampton (20 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hurstbourne Priors suits an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RG28, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening food at a Hurstbourne Priors wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Hurstbourne Priors and the whole of Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Hurstbourne Priors
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Where the van can park in Hurstbourne Priors
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Places near Hurstbourne Priors
What else we do in Hurstbourne Priors
Questions from Hurstbourne Priors
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hurstbourne Priors?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Typically most, not all. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hurstbourne Priors. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch